re: Who are you most excited to see play for the Tigers in 2020

I’m also excited for Cherry. I really liked him coming out of HS

Brennan then Boutte

Hell, I'll give you a Top 10...

10. Dare Rosenthal: seeing what Austin Deculus did in his second year as a starter under James Cregg, Rosenthal at left tackle could really blossom.

9. Mo Hampton: Hampton looked really, really good late this year playing free safety. In a more attacking 4-3 defense, he might move to a strong safety type role where he can make more plays closer to the line of scrimmage. Don't be shocked if he has a 2020 season reminiscent of Grant Delpit's sophomore campaign.

8. John Emery: Emery has to fight his way onto the field against a pair of more physical backs in Chris Curry and Ty Davis-Price, but with LSU's offense likely to employ a bit more of the ground game, Emery is the big-play artist who might have a real breakout opportunity.

7. Justin Thomas: assuming that (1) he returns to the team and (2) LSU goes to a Bo Pelini 4-3 defense, Thomas will have a golden opportunity to blow up as a senior playing the weakside end spot. He fits that position much better than he did a 3-4 defensive end.

6. Marcel Brooks: a move to a 4-3, where he can play outside linebacker more in space, could really maximize Brooks as a playmaker. Look for him to terrorize offenses this fall.

5. Trey Palmer: while Racey McMath and Kayshon Boutte will certainly be heard from in the battle for the third wide receiver spot, Palmer is the wideout with the biggest opportunity. He's a natural slot receiver.

4. Arik Gilbert: he's the highest rated high school tight end prospect of all time, and the job is open at LSU. And the previous tight end caught more passes than anybody else at that position in a single season. Look out. Also, don't sleep on a big increase in Tory Carter's offensive contribution as a second tight end this fall.

3. Jacoby Stevens: if LSU goes to the 4-3, Stevens is likely an outside linebacker in that scheme. And if he's alongside Brooks, woe betide opposing offenses. Just too much speed and athleticism in space to effectively run outside or get the short passing game going (and look out when the blitz comes).

2. Glen Logan: Logan was visibly fired up when he heard LSU was going back to a 4-3, because he's perfect for the defensive tackle position in that defense. Logan is primed for a breakout season anyway, but he has an opportunity to become a penetrating disruptor like a Claude Wroten or Glen Dorsey this fall. Don't bet against it.

1. Myles Brennan: it's not fair to expect Brennan to be Joe Burrow, but he doesn't have to be for LSU to have a championship season this fall. If Brennan can complete 65 percent of his passes, escape the pocket once in a while and not go crazy with risk-taking, the incredible skill talent around him will do the rest. And that monster arm of his could well make for some bad days for opposing corners trying to stop the deep ball.